BODEGA VOLCANES DE CHILE
Our wines come from vineyards that contain volcanic soils and our aim is to ensure all our products reflect the unique minerality of each site. Chile has over 2,900 volcanoes and our vineyards are located in different valleys across the country with deeper sub-soils rich in volcanic matter which help the vine withstand high temperatures, retain humidity and offer good drainage. For us the volcanic character is an attribute which makes our wines more vibrant and richer with greater complexity in aromas and on the palate. Our philosophy is to produce wines which reflect this unique and carefully studied origin and display the purity of the grape varietals without excessive use of oak.
Pilar Díaz
Head Winemaker Bodega Volcanes de Chile
THE PROJECT: VOLCANIC SOILS
“The Chilean volcanic terroir is nothing but dynamic. Many of our
vineyards are located on mature volcanic – igneous regions, where
soils are a result of the weathering processes that have occurred
over millions of years. However, we also have vines growing on
modern volcanic ash deposits emitted directly from volcanoes that
we can see today in the magnificent Andes.”
VOLCANIC WINES FROM A SHIFTING LANDSCAPE
PRODUCER
DESCRIPTION
RESERVA . TECTONIA
REGION
CENTRAL . RAPEL . MAIPO
TYPE
RED . WHITE
PRODUCER
DESCRIPTION
PARINACOTA . IGNEO
REGION
MAULE . CENTRAL
TYPE
LIMITED EDITION RED
THE PROJECT: VOLCANIC SOILS
“The Chilean volcanic terroir is nothing but dynamic. Many of our
vineyards are located on mature volcanic – igneous regions, where
soils are a result of the weathering processes that have occurred
over millions of years. However, we also have vines growing on
modern volcanic ash deposits emitted directly from volcanoes that
we can see today in the magnificent Andes.”
“Our philosophy is to create wines that reflect their unique soils,
formed by volcanic activity over millions of years and that are
true expressions of their origin, displaying the purity and typicity
of the specific grape without excessive oak that can mask the
unique flavours.
The chance to source grapes from a range of denominations
gives the portfolio more diversity but in each wine my style is
consistent as I aim to really manifest the volcanic rocks and ash
by ultimately producing wines that are more vibrant and intense
with balanced tannins and acidity.”
Pilar Diaz - Volcanes Winemaker
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